Fall Splendor

Old Man and the Lake

Ice Fishermen

Amish Holiday

Beaver Pond at Hemlock Lake

Forested Pool

Red Salamander

Blue Waters at Hemlock Lake

Beaver Pond

Painted Trillium

Hemlock Lake Kayakers - May 2015

Double Kayak at Hemlock Lake

Wehlre's Salamander

Hemlock Lake is one of three parks in our park system where the Wehrle's Salamander lives. The species is named for R.W. Wehrle (1852 - 1937) of Indiana, PA.

Four-toed Salamander

The Four-toed Salamander is named for having four toes on its hind feet. Most salamanders have five toes on their hind feet. They prefer areas with moss and nearby vernal pools. Their bellies are white with black flecking, an easy way to identify them for certain. They are our smallest salamander species, rarely reaching more than 3" in length,

Spotted Salamander Returning to its Winter Burrow

Spotted Salamanders are well-known for their annual Spring migration to vernal pools but some wait until the Fall to begin their trek back to their winter burrows. Most Spotteds migrate back to their burrows just a few days after mating, this one waited until late October to make its journey.

Ice Free

Although the calendar said the next to last day in December the scene at Hemlock Lake on this day was not winter like. By now in most years there is usually some ice on the lake by now.

Red Salamander

This colorful Red Salamander lives at Hemlock Lake County Park. Based on the dark color we would guess this one is several years old. They tend to get darker in color as they age.

Park Your Buggy Here

We have designated horse and buggy parking areas at Hemlock Lake.

A Free Pavilion

Our pavilion at Hemlock Lake is available free of charge on a first-come first-served basis. The pavilion has five picnic tables and holds about 50 people.

January 5, 2017

Ice has just about completely covered Hemlock Lake. The few open places that remain are areas where springs and small feeder streams enter the lake.

Lake View - February 16, 2017